The Central PA Regional Business & Industry Expo is EXPANDING, again!
Due to popular demand, the Central PA Regional Business & Industry Expo has expanded beyond the 168 booths they had available! So it’s not too late to register as an exhibitor or as a sponsor of this premier event. You could be among over 175 businesses showcasing your products or services. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to promote your business & make valuable contacts from throughout the region!
Central PA Regional Expo
October 30th, 2009 by ymartin No comments »Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
August 12th, 2009 by ymartin No comments »The Chamber held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony today at Stone’s Notary Service and Nationwide Insurance, Pamela Stern Agency in Mill Creek. It’s nice to see businesses expanding to a second location. The Chamber wishes them much success and was happy to be part of the festivities.
Leadership Class Recruitment
August 8th, 2009 by Richard Stahl No comments »Debbie Gregory announced this week that Leadership Huntingdon County has twelve applicants for this year’s class, assuring that the class will be held. The LHC Steering Committee will accept applications through Labor Day but noted that all scholarships are taken.
Leadership Huntingdon County has graduated five classes and over 75 individuals since 2004. The program seeks to foster good things in our community by developing leaders. Specifically, each class participates in nine three and a half hour classes between September and May plus a Saturday retreat and two field Trips.
Local businesses need Facebook
August 3rd, 2009 by Derek 1 comment »
Social networking sites, such as Facebook, have the ability to significantly impact local business owners and entrepreneurs no matter the size of the business. To keep your business current, you should at least be familiar with the latest social marketing techniques and viral advertising technologies that Facebook has to offer.
Facebook recently crossed the than 250 million active users milestone. More than 120 million of those users log on to their Facebook account at least once per day. Two-thirds of those users on Facebook are outside of college with the fastest growing demographic of over 35 years of age.
E-Commerce Workshop
July 23rd, 2009 by Richard Stahl 2 comments »The Technology Committee has organized an e-Commerce Workshop, designed to provide business with information on the range of technologies available to market and sell on the web. The workshop will be held at the Huntingdon Country Club at 8:00 AM on July 30, 2009.
Presenters include Marlene Burkart and Bill Thomas of Juniata College, Rob Schrack, Board of Realtors, Mike Davignon, Davignon-Reeves Coins and Currancy; and Matt Price, Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau. The workshop includes breakfast. Register by calling the Chamber at 643-1110.
Committees Vital to Chamber
July 22nd, 2009 by Richard Stahl No comments »Chamber members are urged to become active in one of the twelve committees and subcommittees of the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce. With a small staff, the success of the Chamber depends on active committees, according to Chamber Executive Director, Yvonne Martin. Follow this link for a list of committees and their chairs.
